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CP08 DXH

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,226 mi
Last recorded64,226 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 DXH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 64,226 miles

general corrosion underside of vehicle/around fuel filler flap

Pass 27 Mar 2019 62,135 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside lens (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both pivot bushes. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 62,135 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both pivot bushes. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 60,149 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 60,149 miles

Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sills ns + os (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 58,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sills both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 55,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 51,771 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 48,340 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 44,172 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 38,888 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 31,074 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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CP08 DXH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 41,756 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CP08 DXH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CP08 DXH registered?

CP08 DXH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is CP08 DXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP08 DXH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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